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Netflix and Tesla Play With Pricing

Jul 21, 2023

Ron Gross and Andy Cross, senior analysts at Motley Fool, delve into Netflix's surprising shift to higher-tier plans and the abandonment of its basic offering. They also explore the buzz around Johnson & Johnson's recent spin-off and discuss whether Tesla's margin concerns are overstated. Meanwhile, marketing expert David Meerman Scott shares intriguing business lessons inspired by the Grateful Dead, emphasizing community-focused strategies. Together, they unpack vital trends in travel, consumer spending, and notable stocks like Toro and Mueller Industries.

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Episode notes

Intro

3min

Streaming Costs and Company Dynamics

8min

Exploring Future Innovations and Travel Trends

2min

Airlines, Credit Insights, and the Grateful Dead's Marketing Genius

19min

Insights on Earnings Season and Market Trends

2min

Tech Spending and Market Insights

4min

International travel is back in a big way, and Netflix really wants you to choose between higher tiered plans or ad-supported.

(00:42) Ron Gross and Andy Cross discuss: - The reasons Netflix is doing away with its lowest paid offering. - What investors should make of the Johnson & Johnson/Kenvue splitoff. - Why concerns over Tesla’s tightening margins might be overblown - Trends in travel and consumer spending based on results from United, American, Discover, and American Express.

(19:04) Motley Fool Money’s Alex Friedman caught up with author David Meerman Scott about the lessons he and Hubspot co-founder Brian Halligan think businesses can borrow from the Grateful Dead.

(32:40) Ron and Andy break down two stocks on their radar: Toro and Mueller Industries.

Stocks discussed: NFLX, JNJ, KVUE, TSLA, AMEX, DFS, AAL, UAL, AXP

Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Ron Gross, Andy Cross, Alex Friedman, David Meerman Scott Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Rick Engdahl

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